Aerial Tramway Vitznau-Hinterbergen in Vitznau
4-person Aerial Tramway Vitznau-Hinterbergen
AI Abstract
The Vitznau-Hinterbergen ropeway in Vitznau (Lucerne) was built in 1964 and connects the valley station located at 488 m with the mountain station at 1062 m. The length is 1260 meters. The ropeway was constructed by the manufacturer Niederberger. The maximum capacity is 36 people per hour.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Vitznau |
| Name | Vitznau-Hinterbergen |
| Type | 4-LPB (LPBF-K4) |
| Operating Time | 1964 - To date |
| Manufacturer |
Niederberger (2013 Inauen-Schätti) |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Lucerne
- Location: Vitznau
- Name: Vitznau-Hinterbergen
- Type: 4-LPB
- Operating Time: 1964-To date
- Year of construction: 1964
- Manufacturer: Niederberger
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 488 m
- Difference in altitude: 574 m
- Length: 1260 m
- Capacity: 36 P/h
- Travel time: 6,25 min
- Speed: 4 m/s
- Number of towers: 4
- Number of carriers: 2
- Drive terminal: Top station
- Tensioning terminal: Bottom station
- Rope manufacturer: Fatzer
- Electronics manufacturer: Frey
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Vitznau-Hinterbergen?
The Vitznau-Hinterbergen ropeway is a 4-person Aerial Tramway in Vitznau and connects the valley station at 488 m to the mountain station at 1062 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Vitznau-Hinterbergen ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Vitznau-Hinterbergen ropeway is 36 people per hour.
When was the Vitznau-Hinterbergen ropeway constructed?
The Vitznau-Hinterbergen ropeway was constructed in 1964.
Where is the Vitznau-Hinterbergen ropeway located?
The Vitznau-Hinterbergen ropeway is operating in Vitznau (Switzerland).
How long is the Vitznau-Hinterbergen ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Vitznau-Hinterbergen ropeway is 1260 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Vitznau-Hinterbergen ropeway?
The Vitznau-Hinterbergen ropeway covers an elevation gain of 574 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Vitznau-Hinterbergen ropeway?
The Vitznau-Hinterbergen ropeway was constructed by the company Niederberger.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 488 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1062 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 574 | m |
| Length | 1260 | m |
| Capacity | 36 | P/h |
| Travel time | 6,25 | min |
| Speed | 4 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 4 | |
| Number of carriers | 2 | |
| Drive terminal | Top station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Bottom station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | ||
| Rope manufacturer | Fatzer | |
| Electronics manufacturer | Frey | |
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 47.00841 N / 8.48793 E, Top station 47.01366 N / 8.5001 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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